Electro-mechanical system for non-duplication of video files

ABSTRACT

An electromechanical system consists of a memory storage unit in which the licensed video files are stored. The function of this device is to recognize the requested data and thereby allow the video file contents from the memory storage unit according to the instructions set to this device. It is an effective means for protecting the video files in the device from non-duplication.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides an electromechanical system for Non-Duplication of video files. More particularly, the present invention provides an electronic system for Non-Duplication of video files. More particularly, the present invention provides an electromechanical system for the playing of a video file in any electronic media without the need for a CD.

The present invention provides a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) based chip useful for Non-Duplication of Video files to be played on any electronic media.

BACKGROUND ART

The biggest legal problem affecting the movie and music video industries today is unauthorized duplication, which is the illegal copying or use of Video files. Unauthorized duplication is a huge problem mainly because it is so easy to do. In most cases, it is no more difficult to steal a movie than it is to tape on a Video device that you have borrowed from a friend. Movie pirates get to use a specific Video file without paying for it. Unauthorized video duplication is the illegal reproduction and distribution of Video files or movies, whether for business or personal use. The movie industry has to pay a heavy price because of unauthorized Video duplication. Unauthorized Video duplication is thriving because of the amount of avenues it opens in business for pirates.

Reference may be made to the US Publication No. 2005/0081064 A1—to Ooi, Chin Shyan, et al, wherein it has been disclosed that:—An authentication system to verify a password it includes a first storage unit to store an authentication sequence and a read-only memory unit on which an authentication algorithm is programmed. A micro controller is coupled to the first storage unit, the read-only memory unit and a web server. The micro controller receives the password and executes the authentication algorithm to verify the password with the authentication sequence. A second storage unit is coupled to the micro controller to store data from the web server. Access to a second storage unit is permitted by the micro controller only if the password has been verified.

Reference may also be made to the US Publication No. 2005/0089164 A1—to Lang, Juergen K; et al, wherein it has been disclosed that:—The invention relates to a system and to a method for cost-effectively creating and distributing copy-protected and utilization-protected electronic video and their data contents, whereby the data contents of the electronic media are encrypted in such a way that they cannot be completely played or displayed without the execution of cryptographic processes at the recipient who is authorized within a certain scope of utilization and in such a way that, if the electronic media are transferred to third parties, complete playback is not possible at all or else not without once again carrying out appropriate cryptographic processes. According to the invention, this objective is achieved in that a cryptographic module at the recipient is used that decrypts or deciphers completely or partially encrypted or enciphered data contents of electronic video media or keys for decrypting or deciphering these data contents and subsequently forwards them, again in an encrypted or enciphered form, to a playback unit in such a way that the video information can be played in the playback unit without the electronic data contents being present in unencrypted form along the transmission route, at the input or at the output of the cryptographic module or at the input of the playback unit.

Here we can see that this is a device which can be used to check unauthorized video duplication on the web Sever using password enabled micro controller and storage units.

Here we can see that in this invention, data is copy protected by using cryptographic processes so that it cannot be copied in any way and this decoder is given only to the licensed holder of the unit to stop unauthorized video duplication.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

It is thus the main object of the present invention is to provide an electromechanical system for Non-Duplication of video files, which obviates the drawbacks of the prior art.

It is thus the main object of the present invention is to provide an electronic system for Non-Duplication of video files, which obviates the drawbacks of the prior art.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an electromechanical system for Non-Duplication of video files useful for preventing copying of files to any electronic media.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide an electromechanical system for Non-Duplication of video files useful for preventing unlicensed copying of video files to any electronic media.

A still further object of the present invention is to provide a MEMS based chip for Non-Duplication of video files.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic system for playing of video files

A still further object of the present invention is to provide an electromechanical system for playing of video files.

A still further object of the present invention is to provide a MEMS based chip for playing of video files.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention prevents copying of video files to any other media storage. The electro-mechanical system can be miniaturized to a MEMS configuration. This electromechanical system integrated into a MEMS chip, which can be easily played on any electronic devices. This electromechanical system can replace the CDs and other existing video storage devices.

Thus according to the basic aspects of the present invention provides an electromechanical system for non-duplication of video files comprises of:

a processor receiving the request data from the host system and compares the instructions from the instruction zone and processes the requesting data accordingly;

the processed data is sent to the controller and thereby send the processed data through the switch;

if the requested data is to duplicate the video file present in the video file storage zone; then the switch switches to the non-information zone;

if the requested data is correct or non-duplicable of the video files present in the video files storage zone; then the switch switches to the video files storage zone;

At the non-duplicated request the video files storage zone sends the video file to the host system through the processor;

During the transfer of the video files to the host system, if the processor understands if another duplication request is requested to the processor then the processor sends a signal to the controller to turn OFF the switch;

The above method of the present invention is adapted for non-duplication of video files. The device comprises of a processor, controller instruction unit, switches and the storage unit or zone, which will be integrated in a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) Chip.

Additional details of the above-described method for creating and using the electromechanical system for non-duplication of video files are provided below:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. (1) represents the electro-mechanical system wherein (1) the host system is one in which the system can request and receive data from the video file storage zone (7). (2) is the processor, which compare the instructions from the instruction zone (3). (4) is the controller that controls the switch (5) and switch (8) by the signal (c) and signal (h). Video files are stored in video file storage zone (7). There is no-information present in zone (6) and zone (9).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Accordingly the present invention provides an electro-mechanical system for non-duplication of video files, which comprises:—a processor (2) receiving the request data (a) from the host system (1). The processor (2) compares the instructions from the instruction zone (3) and processes the requesting data (a) accordingly. The processed data (b) is sent to the controller (4). The controller (4) thereby sends the processed data through the switch (5). If the requested data (a) is to duplicate the Video file present in the Video files storage zone (7) the switch (5) switches to the no-information zone (6). If the requested data (a) is correct or non-duplicable of the Video file/files present in the Video files storage zone (7) then the switch (5) switches directly into the Video files storage zone (7). According to non-duplicated request the Video files storage zone (7) sends data back to the host system (1) through the processor (2). During the transfer of the Video file to the host system (1), if the processor (2) understands if another duplication request is requested to the processor (2) then the processor (2) sends a signal (b) to the controller (4) to turn OFF the switch (8) to a no-information zone (9) by the signal (h) from the controller (4) whereas the non-duplicated request would be allowed directly through the signal (j) into the host system from the processor (2).

In an embodiment of the present invention the known Video file may be such any licensed Video file.

In still another embodiment of the present invention the host system may be such as a computer, Video players and all electronic media players that can play Video files.

According to the invention, the electronic means functions as per the following steps:

-   -   a) The host system (1) sends a request data (a) to the processor         (2).     -   b) The processor (2) compares the requested data with the         instructions from the instruction zone (3).     -   c) The processed data (b) is sent to the controller (4).     -   d) The controller (4) thereby sends the controlled signal         through the switch (5) in which the requested data passes.     -   e) If the requested data (a) is to duplicate the Video file         present in the Video files storage zone (7) the switch (5)         switches to the no-information zone (6).     -   f) If the requested data (a) is correct or non-duplicable of the         Video file/files present in the Video files storage zone (7)         then the switch (5) switches directly into the Video files         storage zone (7).     -   g) According to non-duplicated request the Video files storage         zone (7) sends data back to the host system (1) through the         processor (2).     -   h) During the transfer of the Video file to the host system (1),         if the processor (2) understands if another duplication request         is requested to the processor (2) then the processor (2) sends a         signal (b) to the controller (4) to turn OFF the switch (8) to a         no-information zone (9) by the signal (h) from the controller         (4)     -   i) The non-duplicated request would be allowed directly through         the signal (j) into the host system from the processor (2).

Electro-mechanical system may be a processor, controller, interface, switch, Video file storage zone and the no-information zone integrated together on a device.

More preferably, Electronic system may be a processor, controller, interface, switch, Video file storage zone and the no-information zone integrated together on a device.

More preferably, the electro-mechanical system is in the form of a chip.

The following example is given by way of illustration only and should not be construed to limit the scope of the invention.

EXAMPLE-1

Two Video files of mpeg format are stored in the external memory of the device. Here the computer is the host system in which the Video files are played. The computer allow only “Enter” keyboard button to access the Video mpeg files present in the external memory for viewing, any other button or instructions from the keyboard generates “invalid button clicked” option on to the display thereby protecting two Video mpeg files present in the device. Hence duplication/coping of these files is negated.

Following are the major advantages:

-   1. The electromechanical system of the present invention prevents     copying of Video file to any other storage media. -   2. The system can be miniaturized to a MEMS configuration. -   3. The electromechanical system integrated into a MEMS chip can be     played easily on any digital media devices. -   4. The electromechanical system can replace the CDs and other     existing storage devices for storage of Video files. -   5. The electromechanical system can be adapted to any electronic     media players. 

1. A system for preventing unauthorized duplication of video files, the system comprising: a host video system standing alone or operationally connected to a network of video systems, wherein the host video system stores user-desired video files or is dimensioned and configured to request user-desired video files; a video file storage zone operationally connectable to the host video system or the network of video systems and on which is stored the user-desired video files, wherein the video file storage zone is dimensioned and configured to duplicate the user-desired video files upon receipt of a permissible request to duplicate from the host video system; a processor and a controller operationally connected to each other and to the host video system, and an instruction zone operationally connected to the processor, wherein the controller is operationally connectable to the video file storage zone; a first switch operationally disposed between the video file storage zone and the controller, wherein the first switch is configured to toggle between a first position wherein the controller is operationally connected to the video file storage zone, and a second position wherein the controller is operationally disconnected from the video file storage zone, wherein the first switch is operationally connected to the controller which is configured to toggle the first switch between the first and second positions; a second switch operationally disposed between the controller and the video file storage zone, wherein the second switch is configured to toggle between a first position wherein the video file storage zone is operationally connected to the controller, and a second position wherein the video file storage zone is operationally disconnected from the controller, wherein the second switch is operationally connected to the controller which is configured to toggle the second switch between the first and second positions; wherein the system is configured so that: (a) when the host video system sends a first request to duplicate a user-desired video file from the video file storage zone, the processor compares the first request from the host video system with a database of pre-set permissible requests stored in the instruction zone, and if the request is permissible, the controller sets the first and second switches to their first positions, thereby forming an operational connection between the host video system and the video file storage zone to transfer data from the video file storage zone to the host video system, and if the request is impermissible, the controller sets the first switch to its second position, thereby disabling the operational connection between the host video system and the video file storage zone; and (b) when the host video system sends a second request to duplicate the user-desired video file from the video file storage zone during transfer of data from the video file storage zone to the host video system resulting from a permissible first request, the controller sets the second switch to its second position, thereby disrupting the operational connection between the host video system and the video file storage zone and preventing further transfer of data from the video file storage zone to the host video system.
 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the host video system is selected from the group consisting of desktop computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), digital video players, and digital video disc players.
 3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the processor, the instruction zone, the controller, the first switch, and the second switch are integrated on a single computer card.
 4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the processor, the instruction zone, the controller, the first switch, and the second switch are integrated into a single chip.
 5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first switch, the second switch or both the first and second switches are mechanical switches.
 6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first switch, the second switch or both the first and second switches are electronic switches.
 7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the processor, the instruction zone, the controller, the first switch, and the second switch are integrated into a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) chip.
 8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the video file storage zone comprises a device selected from the group consisting of a memory flash, a memory flash card, a hard disk drive, random-access memory, erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), and electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).
 9. A system for preventing unauthorized duplication of video files, the system comprising: a host video system standing alone or operationally connected to a network of video systems, wherein the host video system stores user-desired video files or is dimensioned and configured to request user-desired video files; a video file storage zone operationally connectable to the host video system or the network of video systems and on which is stored the user-desired video files, wherein the video file storage zone is dimensioned and configured to duplicate the user-desired video files upon receipt of a permissible request to duplicate from the host video system; a processor and a controller operationally connected to each other and to the host video system, and an instruction zone operationally connected to the processor, wherein the controller is operationally connectable to the video file storage zone; a first switch operationally disposed between the video file storage zone and the controller, wherein the first switch is configured to toggle between a first position wherein the controller is operationally connected to the video file storage zone, and a second position wherein the controller is operationally disconnected from the video file storage zone, wherein the first switch is operationally connected to the controller which is configured to toggle the first switch between the first and second positions; a second switch operationally disposed between the controller and the video file storage zone, wherein the second switch is configured to toggle between a first position wherein the video file storage zone is operationally connected to the controller, and a second position wherein the video file storage zone is operationally disconnected from the controller, wherein the second switch is operationally connected to the controller which is configured to toggle the second switch between the first and second positions; wherein the system is configured so that: (a) when the host video system sends a first request to duplicate a user-desired video file from the video file storage zone, the processor compares the first request from the host video system with a database of pre-set permissible requests stored in the instruction zone, and if the request is permissible, the controller sets the first and second switches to their first positions, thereby forming an operational connection between the host video system and the video file storage zone to transfer data from the video file storage zone to the host video system, and if the request is impermissible, the controller sets the first switch to its second position, thereby disabling the operational connection between the host video system and the video file storage zone; and (b) when the host video system sends a second request to duplicate the user-desired video file from the video file storage zone during transfer of data from the video file storage zone to the host video system resulting from a permissible first request, the controller sets the second switch to its second position, thereby disrupting the operational connection between the host video system and the video file storage zone and preventing further transfer of data from the video file storage zone to the host video system; and wherein the processor, the instruction zone, the controller, the first switch, and the second switch are integrated into a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) chip.
 10. The system according to claim 9, wherein the host video system is selected from the group consisting of desktop computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), digital video players, and digital video disc players.
 11. The system according to claim 9, wherein the video file storage zone comprises a device selected from the group consisting of a memory flash, a memory flash card, a hard disk drive, random-access memory, erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), and electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).
 12. A system for preventing unauthorized duplication of data files, the system comprising: a host system, wherein the host system stores user-desired data files or is dimensioned and configured to request user-desired data files; a data file storage zone operationally connectable to the host system and on which is stored the user-desired data files, wherein the data file storage zone is dimensioned and configured to duplicate the user-desired data files upon receipt of a permissible request to duplicate from the host system; a processor and a controller operationally connected to each other and to the host system, and an instruction zone operationally connected to the processor, wherein the controller is operationally connectable to the data file storage zone; a first switch operationally disposed between the data file storage zone and the controller, wherein the first switch is configured to toggle between a first position wherein the controller is operationally connected to the data file storage zone, and a second position wherein the controller is operationally disconnected from the data file storage zone, wherein the first switch is operationally connected to the controller which is configured to toggle the first switch between the first and second positions; a second switch operationally disposed between the controller and the data file storage zone, wherein the second switch is configured to toggle between a first position wherein the data file storage zone is operationally connected to the controller, and a second position wherein the data file storage zone is operationally disconnected from the controller, wherein the second switch is operationally connected to the controller which is configured to toggle the second switch between the first and second positions; wherein the system is configured so that: (a) when the host system sends a first request to duplicate a user-desired data file from the data file storage zone, the processor compares the first request from the host system with a database of pre-set permissible requests stored in the instruction zone, and if the request is permissible, the controller sets the first and second switches to their first positions, thereby forming an operational connection between the host system and the data file storage zone to transfer data from the data file storage zone to the host system, and if the request is impermissible, the controller sets the first switch to its second position, thereby disabling the operational connection between the host system and the data file storage zone; and (b) when the host system sends a second request to duplicate the user-desired data file from the data file storage zone during transfer of data from the data file storage zone to the host system resulting from a permissible first request, the controller sets the second switch to its second position, thereby disrupting the operational connection between the host system and the data file storage zone and preventing further transfer of data from the data file storage zone to the host system.
 13. The system according to claim 12, wherein the host system is selected from the group consisting of desktop computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), digital video players, and digital video disc players.
 14. The system according to claim 12, wherein the first switch, the second switch or both the first and second switches are mechanical switches.
 15. The system according to claim 12, wherein the first switch, the second switch or both the first and second switches are electronic switches.
 16. The system according to claim 12, wherein the data file storage zone comprises a device selected from the group consisting of a memory flash, a memory flash card, a hard disk drive, random-access memory, erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), and electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).
 17. The system according to claim 12, wherein the processor, the hardware specification storage unit, the controller, the first switch, and the second switch are integrated into a single chip.
 18. The system according to claim 12, wherein the data files are video files, the user-desired data files are user-desired video files, the host system is a host video system, and the data file storage zone is a video file storage zone.
 19. The system according to claim 12, wherein the host system is operationally connected to a network of host systems. 